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te matatiniNEW ZEALAND POST TAKESKAPA HAKA TO THE WORLDNew Zealand Post has released its Kapa Haka 2011 stamp issue.The stamps capture the dynamism and tradition of Kapa Haka, andofficially launched at Te Matatini in Gisborne.James Te Puni (Ngäti Porou), Marketing and Commercial Director forStamps, Coins and REAL Aotearoa said: “The purpose of the issue isto showcase Kapa Haka as an important aspect of Mäori culture andNew Zealand identity.”“Using stamps as the medium, we believe this will be a powerful andinnovative way of carrying messages about Kapa Haka to audiencesaround the world.”The stamps are a collaboration between New Zealand Post, TeMatatini, past Te Matatini competitors, key cultural organisationsand specialist designer, Tai Kerekere from KEdesign.The development and design of this issue addressed concerns andobjections raised following the announcement and subsequentwithdrawal of the 2006 Kapa Haka stamps.The six stamps in the Kapa Haka 2011 range feature photographicstances that illustrate different aspects of Kapa Haka performance.They also reflect the five teams that achieved excellence at TeMatatini in 2009 – as defined by Te Matatini society. The groupschosen either achieved a top three overall placing, or were winnersof one of the six disciplines.The two $0.60 stamps show Whakaeke and Poi, the $1.20 stampfeatures Waiata-ä-ringa and the $1.90 stamp portrays Haka. The$2.40 stamp demonstrates Whakawätea and finally the $2.90 stampshows the discipline of Möteatea.The Kapa Haka 2011 stamp issue includes six stamps, a miniaturesheet, two first day covers and a commemorative presentation pack.The stamps are available now from PostShop stores, REAL Aotearoa,0800 782 677, or www.nzpost.co.nz/stamps16T E P U N I K ö K I R I | K ö K I R I | K O H I - T Ä T E A - H U I - T A N G U R U 2 0 1 1